A 23-year-old man was charged in connection with allegedly shooting and killing the mother of his child at the Peachtree Apartments in Clinton Township.
The shooting occurred on Monday (Jan. 15) by Jaion Barnes, who police say allegedly killed his child’s mother during an exchange of their 2-year-old.
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Officials say Barnes fled and later turned himself into police after the shooting.
Barnes was charged with second-degree murder (life felony), felon in possession of a firearm (five-year felony), felony firearm (two-year mandatory felony), and domestic violence second offense (one-year misdemeanor). He is also being charged as a violent habitual fourth offender, which carries a mandatory 25-year minimum in prison.
The 23-year-old was charged in 41B Clinton Township District Court, where the bond was set at $750,000 cash/surety.
“This Domestic Violence tragedy has caused profound pain and irreparable harm to this child and the victim’s family,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. “Our commitment is unwavering in seeking justice and holding the perpetrator accountable.”
The next court date for Barnes has not been scheduled at this time.